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Heron Haven Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 393 Google reviews · Running trail in Omaha, Nebraska · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Heron Haven Nature Center's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Wildlife reserve featuring boardwalks and a butterfly garden.
What runners say about Heron Haven Nature Center
“Well kept trails guide you to various bird blinds, including one with steps to help elevate children over the greenery.”
“It was beautiful and the perfect place to walk or sit at one of the many sitting spots and enjoy being in nature.”
Don’t blink or you will drive right past this delightful slice of nature just off Maple Street at 114th in Omaha, Nebraska. Well kept trails guide you to various bird blinds, including one with steps to help elevate children over the greenery.
This place is such a hidden gem! I've driven by this place for years and never knew it was there. I can't wait to visit in the spring! There is a butterfly garden that looks like it's beautiful then. Nice trails to walk, a hide for taking pictures of the animals on the water. I went into the building and talk with Sam.
Who would know that you could find a cool place like this in the middle of the city! If you like nature you will like this! Your kids are goi g to live the trails. Lots of frogs, turtles, rabbits, ducks, geese, herons, and so many birds!!
This hidden gem in NW Omaha is a great spot for bird watching and also has educational butterfly and caterpillar gardens. A helpful volunteer at the boardwalk told us about the history of the center and we watched several geese take off and land at the larger lake. The trails are mulched and the parking lot is gravel.
Trail conditions & character
“It was beautiful and the perfect place to walk or sit at one of the many sitting spots and enjoy being in nature.”
“Even when the office isn't open, there is a clean portapotty in the free parking area.”
“A helpful volunteer at the boardwalk told us about the history of the center and we watched several geese take off and land at the larger lake.”
Plan your run at Heron Haven Nature Center
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websiteheronhaven.org
- Phone(402) 493-4303
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–7 PM |
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